The latest Joey Votto MLB and fantasy baseball news

Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (quadriceps) will not start the team's spring opener Tuesday, March 3, but he's been feeling much better this spring after playing in just 62 games due to a distal strain of his left quadriceps in 2014. He is slightly behind the others in terms of baseball shape in camp, but he hasn't shown any limitations with his leg. "I feel really good. I was surprised at how good I feel this early," Votto said. "I'm trending towards starting to play in games, hopefully here in the not too distant future."

Fantasy Tip: The main concern with Votto is if he'll be able to bring back his power after clubbing only six home runs in 2014. If he's fully healthy, there's a good chance he will be a great value pick in fantasy baseball drafts, and he should continue to be an excellent asset in leagues that count on-base percentage.

Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (quadriceps) has been monitored by the Reds strength and conditioning coach all offseason, and manager Bryan Price said the last report he received on Votto was "very, very good." "The strength was outstanding, the stamina was good and the agility," Price said. "Right now, we're looking to hit the ground running when Joey gets to Goodyear and being able to see with our own eyes where he's at. I'm confident that he's going to be ready to go."

Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (quadriceps) is progressing well during his offseason rehab, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. Jocketty noted strength and conditioning coach Sean Marohn has been checking in with Votto and has visited Votto in Toronto.

Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (quadriceps) is very unlikely to play again this season, according to general manager and president of baseball operations Walt Jocketty. Jocketty said, "It doesn't make any sense at this point."

Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (quadriceps) continues to take part in pre-game workouts, but there is no change to his status. The team continues to say they'd like Votto to play again this season, but there are just five games remaining.